What Cadis does

Cadis (legal entity CA.DIS SRL) is an Italian family-owned packaging manufacturer founded in 1975 in San Marco Argentano, Calabria, by Cavalier Franco Salerno and now led by Nereo Salerno. The company produces aluminum rolls and containers, parchment paper, transparent films for food preservation, freezer bags, firelighters, baking cups and customised cardboard packaging from a 20,000 square meter solar-powered facility that houses 16 molding presses (60 container formats), five automated roll lines, two professional roll lines and a dedicated paper-converting department.

The company operates four registered sub-brands targeting distinct channels: Ottimo Casidea (household products in mass retail across six European markets), Ottimo Pro (professional-grade aluminum rolls and parchment for Ho.Re.Ca and discerning consumers), Alupack (industrial aluminum containers for frozen-food, pizza, cake and lasagna producers) and #ovunque (compostable paper containers with an interlocking flap system for the take-away and food-delivery market). Innovation is anchored by Cartalluminio, a hybrid paper-aluminum material, and an R&D partnership with the University of Calabria including an active PhD programme on new packaging materials.

Revenue is generated through one-time sales across three GTM motions: direct-to-consumer via Amazon Italy storefronts, B2B sales-led into Ho.Re.Ca and the confectionery industry, and Private Label manufacturing for major mass-retail chains. Distribution is supported by in-house logistics subsidiary Global Trans (20 trucks, five-day nationwide delivery) and certifications including BRC, FSC, AGCM recognition and a 2025 ESG SCORE B.

Name

Cadis

Legal name

CA.DIS SRL

Website

https://cadis.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CA.DIS SRL is a family-owned Italian packaging manufacturer producing aluminum rolls and containers, parchment paper, freezer films and cardboard packaging across four sub-brands (Ottimo Casidea, Ottimo Pro, Alupack, #ovunque) for mass retail, Ho.Re.Ca, agri-food industrial and food-delivery customers across six European markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Packaging Manufacturing

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Trash Bags & Bin Liners (CRAJAGAA)

Keywords

• Food packaging manufacturing
• Aluminum containers
• Parchment paper
• Freezer bags
• Private label packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

San Marco Argentano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ottimo Casidea Brand Sales: Production and sale of aluminum rolls, transparent film rolls, parchment paper, aluminum trays, freezer bags and household cleaning products to mass retail consumers at national and European level.
2. Ottimo Pro Professional Products: Sales of professional-grade aluminum rolls, transparent film rolls, parchment paper, and containers targeting Ho.Re.Ca sector, confectionery industry, and organized distribution chains.
3. Alupack Industrial Sales: Aluminum containers for the agri-food industry targeting frozen food producers, pizzas, cakes and frozen lasagna manufacturers.
4. #ovunque Sustainable Packaging: Eco-friendly paper containers for the growing take-away and food delivery market. Customizable graphics for brand identity purposes.
5. Private Label Manufacturing: Custom branded products manufactured for large mass retail and organized distribution chains, satisfying various technical characteristic requirements.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cadis manufactures and distributes aluminum rolls, aluminum containers, parchment paper, food preservation films, freezer bags, and cardboard packaging under four brands. It serves consumer households through mass retail and Amazon (Ottimo Casidea), professional kitchens via Ho.Re.Ca channels (Ottimo Pro), agri-food manufacturers (Alupack), and food delivery/take-away businesses (#ovunque), while also producing private label products for large retail chains. The company operates from a 20,000 sqm solar-powered facility in San Marco Argentano, Calabria, with integrated logistics through its subsidiary Global Trans.

Product overview

Cadis is a packaging manufacturer offering four main sub-brands: Ottimo Casidea (household products for large-scale distribution including aluminum rolls, parchment paper, trays and freezer bags), Ottimo Pro (professional-grade products for Ho.Re.Ca sector and discerning consumers), Alupack (aluminum containers for the agri-food industry targeting frozen food producers), and #ovunque (eco-friendly paper containers for take-away and food delivery). The portfolio also includes specialty products like Cartalluminio (an innovative hybrid paper-aluminum material), various cardboard packaging solutions, and Private Label manufacturing for retail chains. The company operates as a manufacturer and distributor, not a software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ottimo Casidea: Historic brand of the Group present in large-scale distribution at national and European level. Products for storing, cooking, freezing and taking food with you.
• Ottimo Pro
• Alupack
• #ovunque

Products and services

• Ottimo Casidea (Household Brand) Consumer household product line for storing, cooking, freezing, and transporting food, including aluminum rolls, transparent film rolls, parchment paper, aluminum trays, freezer bags, firelighters, and baking cups. Sold through mass retail and Amazon.
• Ottimo Pro (Professional Brand) Professional-grade product line for hotels, restaurants, catering, confectionery, and self-consumption of organized distribution chains. Includes aluminum rolls, transparent film rolls, parchment paper, and containers with superior resistance, length, and versatility.
• Alupack (Agri-food Brand) Industrial aluminum containers in various shapes and sizes for frozen food, pizza, cake, and frozen lasagna producers. Sold direct to food manufacturers.
• #ovunque (Take-away Brand) Eco-friendly paper containers for take-away and food delivery, available in various shapes and sizes, customizable graphics, suitable for hot and cold foods, airtight, and 100% natural, biodegradable, and compostable. Features the interlocking flap system for two-gesture assembly that opens into a plate.
• Cartalluminio Hybrid aluminum-paper material that is anti-stick like parchment paper and resistant like aluminum. Can be used in oven, refrigerator, lunchboxes, and air fryers, and reused multiple times. Available in 5-meter rolls (290mm width) or 15 pre-cut sheets (33x33cm).
• Aluminum Containers Aluminum trays produced with 16 molding presses in 60 different container sizes, with and without lids, including serving trays and grill trays.
• Cardboard Packaging (Cartotecnica) Carton products including glued cases, window boxes, displays, customized cartons for bottles, briefcases, bands, and lids. Supports packaging for primary products.
• Private Label Manufacturing Custom branded products manufactured for large retail chains and organized distribution, satisfying specific technical requirements and quantities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% waste recovery target through separate collection
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Global TranscoreOthersIntegrated logistics company fully owned by Cadis, consisting of 20 trucks operating in transport and logistics sector. Guarantees deliveries throughout Italy within five working days.
• University of CalabriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing research partnership with University of Calabria research centers. Includes active PhD programme for identification of new materials for container and film production. Team of engineers and technicians collaborate continuously on quality control and analysis.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Graphic Packaging: U.S. paperboard packaging company serving food and beverage customers with folding cartons, cartons, and food-service products. Comparable to Cadis's carton converting and private-label production.
• Berry Global: Global plastic and specialty packaging manufacturer with rigid containers, films, and foodservice products. Overlaps with Cadis on freezer bags and food trays but at much broader portfolio scale.
• Sealed Air: U.S. global packaging incumbent with Cryovac food films and bubble/ protective packaging. Overlaps with Cadis on food preservation films and freezer applications, but operates at much larger scale across more categories.
• Mondi Group: UK-listed paper and packaging group with corrugated, kraft paper, and flexible packaging for food and consumer goods. Comparable to Cadis on paper converting and integrated mill-to-customer operations.

Direct peers

• Pactiv Evergreen: North American foodservice and beverage carton packaging producer with aluminum and molded-fiber tableware lines. Closely comparable on aluminum trays and paper take-away formats.
• Reynolds Consumer Products: U.S.-based manufacturer of household aluminum foil, parchment paper, and food storage products (Reynolds Wrap, Cut-Rite, Hefty). Directly comparable to Cadis on core SKU mix and consumer retail channels.
• Detmold Group: Australian paper and packaging manufacturer producing takeaway bags, wraps, and food-grade paper products. Comparable on paper-based take-away packaging (analogous to #ovunque) for Ho.Re.Ca and QSR customers.
• Novolex: North American foodservice and specialty packaging manufacturer (Dart, Pactiv, Genpak heritage) producing aluminum trays, paper containers, and films for Ho.Re.Ca and retail. Closest comparable on product format and customer mix.
• Constantia Flexibles: Austrian-headquartered flexible packaging specialist serving food and pharma with aluminum-based and paper-based laminates. Highly comparable to Cadis in aluminum tray and converter film production.
• Huhtamäki: Finnish global food packaging group with flexible packaging, paperboard, and foodservice tableware lines including take-away and frozen-food applications. Overlaps directly with Cadis's Alupack and #ovunque portfolios.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cadis-srl
• Instagraminstagram.com/ottimocasidea

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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